Work It Out
Dave Matthews Band; Jurassic 5 Lyrics


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[Dave Matthews - Chorus]
A don't stop stop your dreamin
Let yourself float upon the notion
We can work it out, we gon work it out baby
Go ahead lose yourself inside this opportunity
That we gonna make it right now, make it right now

[Marc 7even]
We live and we learn, we crash and we burn
Right now my only rhyme is this lesson I learned
You talk about trust, I talk about lust
Its not appealin as you truly speak your feelings
I be lookin at the ceiling, so concealing
I shoulda put my heart on the table
Knowin I was good and able but instead I fed your fables
If I could have you back best believe it'd be forever
Cause each and every day you would hear those four letters

[Chorus]

[Chali 2na]
These are different times but we feel the same pains
The blood of mankind runnin through the same veins
We'd like to make it right some which it remain tame
Same crimes even though they names changed
And we like different minds workin off the same brain
Passengers on different cars steppin off the same train
In the end, makin it rights the main aim
Different parts of the picture highlight the same frame

[Chorus]

[Akil]
Now if you know what I know you need to work it out (work it out)
If you ain't happy with yourself you need to work it out (work it out)
You havin problems with your family then work it
The things we go through just to work it
I work it out when the situations seems unworkable
Unreversible but God is most merciful
Many works, Many men converse
With soul search sweat it out
When they tryin to work it out

[Soup]
With the constant complaint, we either gonna make it fly
Or we ain't, I already know what some of ya think
Ima talk a hip hop and how bad its got
Then tryna pull a brother, I'm not
Lookin for nobody to judge
You said you ain't I never thought you was
I'm just tryna get with ya and pose in the same picture
So this mic thing can move the right thing do the right thing
Made for your life game, plus my man might sing





[Chorus: x 2]

Overall Meaning

The song "Work it Out" by Jurassic 5 and Dave Matthews Band presents us with timeless advice that often gets obscured by the fast-paced nature of life - no matter what happens, we need to keep dreaming, keep going, and work it out. The first verse, sung by Dave Matthews, encourages us to float upon the notion and let ourselves get caught up in the opportunity to work things out. Meanwhile, the second verse, sung by Marc 7even, focuses on his experience of learning from his mistakes and the importance of being forthright with our feelings. Chali 2na continues the theme of harmony by pointing out that different parts of the same picture emphasize the same frame. Finally, Akil underscores that no matter what one goes through, it is always worth trying to work it out.


This song presents a clear message of hope and progress, even in the most difficult of situations. It encourages us to work together to make things work, no matter how challenging the circumstances might be. Ultimately, the song reminds us of the power of perseverance and the importance of keeping our hopes and dreams alive.


Line by Line Meaning

A don't stop stop your dreamin
Keep dreaming and don't let anyone stop you


Let yourself float upon the notion
Allow yourself to embrace the idea and let go


We can work it out, we gon work it out baby
We can resolve our problems and make it right together


Go ahead lose yourself inside this opportunity
Take this chance and fully immerse yourself in it


That we gonna make it right now, make it right now
We will fix our issues immediately


We live and we learn, we crash and we burn
We experience life and make mistakes but still learn from them


Right now my only rhyme is this lesson I learned
The only thing I can say right now is the lesson I learned


You talk about trust, I talk about lust
You focus on trust, but I only care about physical desire


Its not appealin as you truly speak your feelings
Your expression of your feelings is unappealing to me


I be lookin at the ceiling, so concealing
I hide my true feelings and look away


I shoulda put my heart on the table
I should've been honest about my feelings


Knowin I was good and able but instead I fed your fables
I knew I could have been truthful but instead I lied to you


If I could have you back best believe it'd be forever
If I could have you back, I would make sure we stay together forever


Cause each and every day you would hear those four letters
Every day, I would tell you how much I love you


These are different times but we feel the same pains
Despite the times changing, we still experience similar struggles


The blood of mankind runnin through the same veins
As humans, we all have the same essence and share a common thread


We'd like to make it right some which it remain tame
We want to fix things and maintain stability


Same crimes even though they names changed
Crimes repeat themselves but often with different labels


And we like different minds workin off the same brain
We all have different perspectives but are connected by a greater understanding


Passengers on different cars steppin off the same train
As individuals, we take different journeys but ultimately reach the same destination


In the end, makin it rights the main aim
Ultimately, our goal is to make things right


Different parts of the picture highlight the same frame
We all have unique perspectives that contribute to a greater whole


Now if you know what I know you need to work it out (work it out)
If you understand what I'm saying, then you need to fix your problems


If you ain't happy with yourself you need to work it out (work it out)
If you're not content with yourself, then you need to make changes


You havin problems with your family then work it
If you're having family issues, then you need to address them


The things we go through just to work it
We experience struggles in order to overcome them


I work it out when the situations seems unworkable
I try to find a solution even when it seems impossible


Unreversible but God is most merciful
Although some things cannot be undone, God is forgiving


Many works, Many men converse
Many people talk about work and their struggles


With soul search sweat it out
You need to deeply search within yourself and make an effort


When they tryin to work it out
During the process of resolving issues


With the constant complaint, we either gonna make it fly
Despite the constant obstacles, we will either succeed or fail


Or we ain't, I already know what some of ya think
We may not succeed, and some people already doubt us


Ima talk a hip hop and how bad its got
I'm going to talk about the state of hip hop and how negative it has become


Then tryna pull a brother, I'm not
I'm not trying to criticize anyone in particular


Lookin for nobody to judge
I don't want anyone to judge me


You said you ain't I never thought you was
You said you wouldn't judge me, and I never thought you would


I'm just tryna get with ya and pose in the same picture
I just want to connect with you and be in the same circle


So this mic thing can move the right thing do the right thing
We want to use our music to inspire positive change and do the right things


Made for your life game, plus my man might sing
Our music is meant to resonate with your life experiences, and my friend might contribute vocals




Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carter Beauford, Richard Douglas, Dante Lamar Givens, Courtenay D. Henderson, Stefan K. Lessard, David Matthews, Mark Ali Potsic, Charles L. Stewart, Marc F. Stuart, Boyd C. Tinsley

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[Dave Matthews]
A don't stop stop your dreamin'
Let yourself float upon the notion
We can work it out, we gon' work it out baby
Go ahead lose yourself inside this opportunity
That we gonna make it right now, make it right now

[Marc 7even]
Hey
We live and we learn, we crash and we burn
Right now my only rhyme is this lesson I learned
You talk about trust, I talk about lust
It's not appealin' as you truly speak your feelings
I'll be lookin' at the ceiling, so concealing
I shoulda put my heart on the table
Knowin' I was good and able but instead I fed your fables
If I could have you back best believe it'd be forever
Cause each and every day you would hear those four letters

[Chorus]

[Chali 2na]
Hey
These are different times but we feel the same pains
The blood of mankind runnin' through the same veins
We'd like to make it right some which it remain tame
Same crimes even though the names changed
And we like different minds workin' off the same brain
Passengers on different cars steppin' off the same train
In the end, makin' it right's the main aim
Different parts of the picture highlight the same frame

[Chorus]

[Akil]
Yo
Now if you know what I know you need to work it out
If you ain't happy with yourself you need to work it out
You havin' problems with your family then work it out
The things we go through just to work it out
I work it out when the situation seems unworkable
unreversible but God is most merciful
Many works, Many men converse
With soul searches sweat it out
when they tryin' to work it out

[Soup]
With the constant complaint, we either gonna make it fly
Or we ain't, I already know what some of ya think
I'ma talk a hip hop and how bad its got
Then tryin' pull a brother, I'm not
lookin' for nobody to judge, you said you ain't I never thought you was
I'm just tryin' get with ya and pose in the same picture
So this mic thing can move the right thing and do the right thing
Made for your life gain, plus my man might sing

[Chorus - 2X]



All comments from YouTube:

@sensoukami

Just discovered this song in 2019, how did I miss this out on this tune? Great stuff.

@ondrejlutz6847

I like know this song just a long time before 2019.- thanks

@handsoman99

Same here - heard this song in Target last week and loved it. Recognized Neil DeGrasse Tyson right away.

@imbrod

Similar here, heard it sometime about 2017-2018 for the first time, loved it instantly

@bradleymcdonald7718

You found it though

@mattdriessen8883

Just discovered in 2021! Love it

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@leonknight722

My favourite song of all time! David Matthews balances the vocals perfectly! Couldn't be better...

@chrishaycock3014

This song has brought me back from one of my darkest moments. So many levels , the lyrics are have been like therapy. Amazing

@mookski1

Such a great song sorry to hear your not great. Just know a random guy named Mike is thinking of you and sends his love๐Ÿ˜˜. Life is hard but better to be living it than nothing at all. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฅฐ

@beastygeorge

I just got to experience this amazing song and this video in 2019...Why can't we have songs like this topping the charts ?? I don't understand this world.

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